Pre-reading assignment prior to starting the course:
Jackson, B.A., Baker, J. C., Cragin, k., Parachini, j., Trujillo, H. R., Chalk, P. (2005). Organizational learning in terrorist groups and its implications for
combating terrorism. Santa Monica, CA: Rand Corporation. Accessed at http://www.rand_mg331.pdf terrorism counterterrorism organizational learning
Read the Summary and Chapters 1-2. (These are the only required sections, but since you may find the report interesting and useful, I have included it in its entirety for your reading enjoyment). While you read this material, ask yourself the following questions:
Have we been as effective as the terrorist groups in adapting to change? Why or Why Not?
Can you identify a specific area where we have a significant advantage in combating terror? How about an area where we are significantly disadvantaged?
What are things we might do to close a gap between what we are doing currently and what needs to change or improve?
Course Agenda
Pre-reading assignment prior to starting the course:
Jackson, B.A., Baker, J. C., Cragin, k., Parachini, j., Trujillo, H. R., Chalk, P. (2005). Organizational learning in terrorist groups and its implications for
combating terrorism. Santa Monica, CA: Rand Corporation. Accessed at http://www.rand_mg331.pdf terrorism counterterrorism organizational learning
Read the Summary and Chapters 1-2. (These are the only required sections, but since you may find the report interesting and useful, I have included it in its entirety for your reading enjoyment). While you read this material, ask yourself the following questions:
- Have we been as effective as the terrorist groups in adapting to change? Why or Why Not?
- Can you identify a specific area where we have a significant advantage in combating terror? How about an area where we are significantly disadvantaged?
- What are things we might do to close a gap between what we are doing currently and what needs to change or improve?
Time requirement: 1 hourLesson 1--Introduction
Time requirement: 30 minutes
Lesson 2
Time requirement: 30 minutes
Assignment: 1 hour
Lesson 3
Time requirement: 30 minutes
Assignment: 1 hour
Lesson 4
Time requirement: 1 hour